NEMO Science Museum

The NEMO Scientific Museum is a science center located in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. It is located in the Amsterdam-Centrum borough of Oosterdokseiland, between the Oosterdokseiland and the Kattenburg. The museum was founded in 1923 and has been located in a Renzo Piano-designed building since 1997. It is the largest scientific center in the Netherlands, with five levels of interactive science exhibits. It receives over 670,000 visitors each year, making it the sixth most visited museum in the Netherlands.

Inside the lobby, there is a small canteen and a souvenir store that offers miniature replicas of several of Nemo's attractions, such as the gigantic domino set and the DNA tests. The first floor's principal themes are DNA and chain reactions, which feature a chamber with huge dominoes and contraptions such as a giant bell and a flying automobile. A half-hour performance on the first level also incorporates a big chain reaction circuit.

Through the second level, a ball factory sends little plastic balls on a circuit where participants categorize them by weight, size, and color before sending them to a packaging plant where the balls are placed in a small metal box. The third level houses a massive science lab where visitors may do scientific experiments such as measuring vitamin C in various substances and inspecting DNA. A brief portion on money and business is also included.

On the fourth level, there is a part dedicated to the human mind, which includes trials such as memory tests, mental issues, and sense testers. The fourth floor is fairly gloomy, which contributes to the eerie atmosphere. The fifth level, or upper deck, features a café, a children's play area, and a fantastic view of the city.

Location: Oosterdok 2, Amsterdam, North Holland 1011 VX

Website: nemosciencemuseum.nl